Highland Man Assaulted by Suspect Attempting to Remove Catalytic Converter from Man's Vehicle
DATE/TIME: July 9, 2022, at approximately 10:37 a.m.
INCIDENT: P.C. 245 (a)(1) - Assault wth a Deadly Weapon
P.C 664/487 - Attempted Grand Theft
LOCATION: 27800 Block of Greenspot Rd., Highland, CA
SUSPECT(S): Black or Hispanic male adult wearing a dark colored bandana over his face
VICTIM(S): 30-year-old Hispanic male, Resident of Highland
SUMMARY: On Saturday, July 9, 2022, at approximately 10:37 a.m., deputies from the Highland Sheriff's Station responded to the 27800 block of Greenspot Road in Highland following the report of an assault in the shopping center's parking lot.
When deputies arrived, they determined the victim, 30-year-old resident from Highland, had finished shopping and was headed back to his vehicle. As the victim approached his vehicle, he noticed the suspect was underneath his vehicle attempting to steal the catalytic converter. The victim confronted the suspect. The suspect assaulted the victim with an object and entered the passenger seat of a dark gray Acura bearing CA license plate number 8EJX525. The victim sustained minor injuries. A photograph was taken of the suspect's vehicle as the suspects fled the shopping center's parking lot. The suspect was described as a Black or Hispanic male adult wearing a dark colored bandana over his face.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Highland Police Department (909) 425-9793. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463), or you may leave information on the We-Tip Hotline at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Deputy K. Baldridge
Station: Highland Sheriff's Station
Phone No. 909-425-9793
Case No. 132202792
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Highland Police Department
26985 Base Line St
Highland, CA 92346
Contact
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